Two individuals illegally in possession of highly valuable whale ambergris worth nearly Rs. 8 million were arrested during a raid in Anuradhapura.

The suspects were found with one kilogram of ambergris, an extremely rare and expensive substance derived from whales.

They were arrested by the Nochchiyagama police based on intelligence provided by the Army.

A 36-year-old resident of Tangalle and a 24-year-old resident of Galenbindunuwewa, Kokawewa were arrested along with a motorcycle used to transport the contraband.

Nochchiyagama Police are conducting further investigations.